Empanadas Recipe
Ground beef, sofrito, olives, cheese, charred chili aioli & chimichurri
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Ingredients
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Filling
Dough
Sauces
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add Sofrito and Olives
Stir in the sofrito and chopped olives. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
- 3
Mix in Cheese
Add the shredded cheese to the beef mixture, stirring until melted and well combined. Set aside to cool.
Dough Preparation
- 4
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter, and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 5
Incorporate Egg and Water
Beat the egg and add it to the flour mixture. Gradually add the ice-cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- 6
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Assembly and Cooking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 8
Roll the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out circles using a round cutter (about 4-5 inches in diameter).
- 9
Fill the Empanadas
Place a tablespoon of the beef filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative finish.
- 10
Bake the Empanadas
Place the filled empanadas on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
Serve with Sauces
Serve the empanadas warm with charred chili aioli and chimichurri on the side for dipping.